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Baylor University fans packed the $266 million McLane Stadium, which is adjacent to campus and the Brazos River, during the inaugural game against Southern Methodist University in Waco on Sunday, August 31, 2014. (Joe Griffin/Special Contributor)
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Baylor center Kyle Fuller was drafted by the Houston Texans in the seventh round of the NFL draft on Saturday. His selection at the 243rd pick of the draft means that Baylor has had a player drafted in nine consecutive years.

The Wylie product is listed at 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds. He was an All-Big 12 center who started for three years at Baylor (39 games).

Some thoughts on Fuller's selection:

1. Experience pays off. As noted above, Fuller is an experienced player which could help him make an impact during training camp. It was that experience that stood out to Texans general manager Rick Smith when he discussed the pick with the media.

Smith: Fuller was a 3-yr starter, played a lot of football at Baylor, graduated, took care of his business in college.

2. Size kills. Fuller did not perform well at the NFL combine and there were concerns among NFL scouts about his ability to hold a block both in the run and pass games. But his elite size and length offer some intriguing possibilities if he can improve in different areas.

3. Uphill battle. It will be difficult for Fuller to make the Texans' roster. There currently are two centers on the roster and three guards, which are the two positions head coach Bill O'Brien says he envisions Fuller at. He will need to prove his mettle early and often this summer to stick in Houston.